2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · KY05 MRU
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 194,263 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY05 MRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 194,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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KY05 MRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (KY05 MRU) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
KY05 MRU Mileage History
- 06/11/2021188,595 mi
- 06/11/2021188,595 mi
- 04/11/2022194,263 mi+5,668 mi
Average of roughly 5,703 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (4-Cylinder Engines)Serious
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